The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 54.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Samaira Nasim (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 406m away
Rockwood Nursery School
Nursery · 513m away
Unity College
Secondary · 863m away
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 890m away
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 912m away
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Olive High
Independent · 1.1km away
Olive High Boys
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burnley Springfield Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnley Springfield Community Primary School?
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnley Springfield Community Primary School take?
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnley Springfield Community Primary School?
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School is in Burnley, BB11 3HP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnley Springfield Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burnley Springfield Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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